Talent Development Specialist Jobs

Discover Talent Development Specialist opportunities that help organizations build employee skills, strengthen leadership, and support career growth. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, connecting experienced talent development professionals with employers seeking expertise in learning and organizational effectiveness.

What Talent Development Specialists Do

Talent Development Specialists design and deliver programs that help employees perform, grow, and prepare for future responsibilities. Depending on the organization, the work may include assessing learning needs, developing training materials, coordinating workshops, supporting leadership development, and measuring program outcomes. Specialists often partner with human resources, business leaders, and subject-matter experts to align development initiatives with company goals.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers may look for experience in instructional design, facilitation, learning management systems, coaching, program evaluation, and talent or performance management. Strong communication, project management, analytical, and stakeholder partnership skills are valuable. Requirements vary by role; some positions favor expertise in leadership development, change management, workforce planning, or a particular industry.

Explore Talent Development Careers

Talent development roles can offer opportunities to influence employee engagement, internal mobility, and organizational performance. Browse Ladders for vetted Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details.

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$115K - $125K *

Drive talent management initiatives by leading strategic HR programs that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-impact enterprise projects, managing complex Salesforce implementations and integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and q...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $143K *

Champion the design and delivery of enterprise integration solutions, leading technical teams in MuleSoft, Java, and CI/CD automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, secur...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $208K *

Shape global partner strategies and drive growth by aligning ServiceNow solutions with market needs. Foster relationships and co-innovation to enhance operational success in the Autonomous Workforce d...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $208K *

Partner with us to drive global GTM strategies and co-innovate solutions in the Autonomous Workforce sector, leveraging ServiceNow technologies. Lead partner alignment to optimize opportunities, enhan...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $292K *

Drive your career with a Senior Product Manager role focused on AI data infrastructure. Define product strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions for AI develo...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $217K *

Unlock potential by transforming client and advisor experiences through AI and automation. Lead strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and drive measurable business outcomes in Wealth Managem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Engage in fostering an inclusive workplace by supporting the full employee life cycle, from recruitment to retention. Champion culture, equity, and performance management while ensuring compliance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong talent pipelines for skilled trades. Collaborate with operations to develop proactive recruiting strategies and support workforce needs across various c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$137K - $168K *

Reimagine early career development by leading global rotational programs. Drive strategy, enhance participant experiences, and collaborate with business leaders to cultivate talent and ensure impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing dealer relationships and driving F&I success. Leverage your expertise to deliver tailored training and support, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Elevate dealer relationships and enhance vehicle protection contracts through expert F&I training and support. Collaborate with teams to drive results, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction wh...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $130K *

Optimize knowledge management and operations support for Army training modernization, ensuring effective collaboration and document control within the Future Training Directorate. Drive initiatives th...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $110K *

Empower a thriving workplace by leading strategic HR initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a culture of inclusion and development. Drive talent management and compliance to support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the talent acquisition strategy to build a high-performing team that supports rapid organizational growth, enhances the recruitment lifecycle, and drives equity and inclusion across diverse se...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Empower talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruitment, enhancing candidate experience, and partnering with hiring managers to build diverse teams that support organizational goals and mission-d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Elevate progress at our dynamic Technology team by leading and developing a high-performing SharePoint Online development group, ensuring quality solutions align with business needs and best practices...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading strategic fundraising and community initiatives. Drive donor relations, marketing, and event management to enhance engagement and secure philanthropic support for long-t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Transform strategic forensic engineering by leading investigations, mentoring talent, and cultivating client partnerships in the Florida market, all while driving business growth and ensuring high-qua...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Discover a leadership role where you can drive forensic engineering success, mentor a talented team, develop client relations, and shape business strategies for growth in the Florida market while enga...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex forensic investigations and business growth in a dynamic engineering environment. Mentor talent and build client relationships while shaping strategy for the Flo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $102K *

Shape engaging learning experiences by designing and developing innovative curricula for adult education. Collaborate with experts to enhance training initiatives and maintain partnerships, ensuring e...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$81K - $102K *

Create engaging curricula by designing eLearning and blended courses. Collaborate with experts to assess needs, develop content, and maintain partnerships, ensuring effective adult education practices...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Transform revenue operations by enhancing workflows and processes. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and success teams to drive efficiency and scalability. Leverage HubSpot for CRM solutions and acti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Talent Development Specialist do?question toggle

    A Talent Development Specialist helps employees build skills and advance professionally. Responsibilities may include identifying learning needs, designing or coordinating training, facilitating development programs, and evaluating results.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Talent Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek experience in learning and development, instructional design, facilitation, project management, or human resources. Some positions may require a degree or specialized experience in leadership development or organizational effectiveness.

  • What skills are important for Talent Development Specialists?question toggle

    Useful skills include communication, facilitation, instructional design, program management, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders. Familiarity with learning management systems and talent development practices can also be valuable.

  • How can I find Talent Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse the Talent Development Specialist listings on Ladders, where jobs are vetted and meet the site's $100,000-or-more salary threshold. Check each posting for current compensation, qualifications, and location information.